New Grading Point Matrix. If a student gets an E on both EE & TOK they will not be awarded the diploma. If a student gets a D on either TOK or their EE they will need to achieve 28 points in thier IB subjects to be awarded the diploma. See below.
TOK and the extended essay
The performance of a student in both Diploma Programme requirements, theory of knowledge and the extended essay, is determined according to the quality of the work, based on the application of the IB Diploma Programme assessment criteria. It is described by one of the band descriptors A–E. Using the twoperformance levels and the diploma points matrix, a maximum of three diploma points can be awarded for a student’s combined performance.
A student who, for example, writes a satisfactory extended essay and whose performance in theory of knowledge is judged to be good will be awarded 1 point, while a student who writes a mediocre extended essay and whose performance in theory of knowledge is judged to be excellent will be awarded 2 points.
A student who fails to submit a TOK essay, or who fails to make a presentation, will be awarded N for TOK, will score no points, and will not be awarded a diploma.
Performance in both theory of knowledge and the extended essay of an elementary standard is a failing condition for the award of the diploma.
*From 2010 onwards, 28 points overall will be required to be eligible for the diploma if a student attains an “E” grade in either the extended essay or theory of knowledge. As previously, a grade “A” in one of the requirements earns an extra point even if the other is a grade “E”. Attaining a grade “E” in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge continues to represent an automatic failure.
WHAT IS AN EXTENDED ESSAY?
The IB requires students to undertake original research and write an extended essay of 4,000 words
(maximum).This essay offers the student the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and to become
acquainted with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected at the university level.The IBO recommends
that a student devote a total of about 40 hours of private study and writing time to the essay.
A student may choose to write on a topic in one of 22 subjects, plus some 50 language/literature courses. The
extended essay can serve to deepen a student’s programme of study,for example when the student chooses to focus the
essay on a topic included in a higher-level course. Students may also elect to add to the breadth of their academic
experience by writing on a subject not included in their diploma choices.
(excerpted from Schools Guide to The Diploma Programme )
EE Guide 2009
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ALERT
New Grading Point Matrix. If a student gets an E on both EE & TOK they will not be awarded the diploma. If a student gets a D on either TOK or their EE they will need to achieve 28 points in thier IB subjects to be awarded the diploma. See below.
TOK and the extended essay
The performance of a student in both Diploma Programme requirements, theory of knowledge and the extended essay, is determined according to the quality of the work, based on the application of the IB Diploma Programme assessment criteria. It is described by one of the band descriptors A–E. Using the twoperformance levels and the diploma points matrix, a maximum of three diploma points can be awarded for a student’s combined performance.A student who, for example, writes a satisfactory extended essay and whose performance in theory of knowledge is judged to be good will be awarded 1 point, while a student who writes a mediocre extended essay and whose performance in theory of knowledge is judged to be excellent will be awarded 2 points.
A student who fails to submit a TOK essay, or who fails to make a presentation, will be awarded N for TOK, will score no points, and will not be awarded a diploma.
Performance in both theory of knowledge and the extended essay of an elementary standard is a failing condition for the award of the diploma.
* From 2010 onwards, 28 points overall will be required to be eligible for the diploma if a student attains an “E” grade in either the extended essay or theory of knowledge. As previously, a grade “A” in one of the requirements earns an extra point even if the other is a grade “E”. Attaining a grade “E” in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge continues to represent an automatic failure.
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